QuoteReplyTopic: Brightlingsea Open Meeting Posted: 12 April 2013 at 23:57

We
are currently undertaking major building works to provide extended and
completely refurbished cloakroom, shower and changing facilities at the club
which now regrettably will not be completed by the open meeting as we had
anticipated. We have made arrangements for temporary ladies cloakroom and
gentlemen's changing and cloakroom facilities at the club and the Colne Yacht
Club have kindly offered the use of their showers, which is only a three minute
walk away.

Our
main clubroom, galley and bar will be operating as normal and of course the
racing will be as good as ever!

The
club will be open on the Friday evening for meals and liquid refreshments for
weary travellers, breakfasts on Saturday and Sunday and meals and snacks
throughout the weekend.

the Nor for the Brightlingsea open follows, sorry about the format the official version should be on the club website soon!

BRIGHTLINGSEA SAILING CLUBOPEN MEETINGNational Merlin Rocket – National Hornet – International OKSaturday 11th and Sunday 12th May 2013Organised by Brightlingsea Sailing Club in conjunction with the Class AssociationsBSC, Oyster Tank Road, Brightlingsea, Essex CO7 0BANOTICE OF RACE1. RULES.1.1 The regatta will be governed by the rules as defined in The Racing Rules ofSailing.1.2 Part 5, Section B of The Racing Rules of Sailing, as well as rules 44.1 and 63.1 will be changed in the Sailing Instructions to permit Protest Arbitration.2. ADVERTISINGBoats may be required to display identification numbers and advertising chosen and supplied by the organising authority3. ELIGIBILITY AND ENTRY3.1 The regatta is open to all boats of the classes that meet with theobligations of their Class Rules and their National Authority.3.2 Eligible boats may enter by completing the entry form available from the BSC website, Class Association website or at registration on Saturday and Sunday of the event.4. FEES4.1 The Entry Fee will be £18.4.2 Entry fees should be made by cash or cheque payable to Brightlingsea Sailing Club.5. SCHEDULE5.1Day Date Event TimeSaturday 11th Registration 09.00 – 17.00Competitor Briefing approx. 11.002 Races First start 13.00Sunday 12th Registration 09.00 – 11.003 Races First start 10.30Prize giving Asap after racing5.2 Races will be sailed back to back. 5 Races are scheduled.5.3 Only the tree races on SDunday will count to the Merlin Rocket Silver Tiller.5.4 The O.A. and/or the R.C. reserve the right to modify the programme due toweather conditions or other causes.6. MEASUREMENTS6.1 Each boat shall produce a valid measurement certificate at registration.6.2 The Organisers may weigh, measure or inspect any boat and or her equipment and sails before, during or after the races.6.3 Sails shall be measured by an approved measurer before arrival atthe regatta.7. SAILING INSTRUCTIONSThe Sailing Instructions will be available during registration.8. VENUEAll races will be held in the Colne Estuary. Competitors should ensure they allow sufficient time to reach the race area which may be some distance from the launch area.9. THE COURSES9.1 The course to be sailed will be a combination of reaching and windward/leeward legs9.2 Spreader/offset marks and leeward gates may be used.10. PENALTY SYSTEMRule ‘Appendix P' (Special Procedures for Rule 42) shall apply.11. SCORING11.1 2 races are required to be completed to constitute a series.11.2 When fewer than 3 races have been completed, a boat's series score will be the total of her race scores.11.3 When from 3 to 5 races have been completed, a boat's series score will be the total of her race scores excluding her worst score.11.4 Only the Sunday races will count towards the Merlin Rocket Silver Tiller event12. PRIZESThe prizes will be a combination of class trophies if applicable and prizes for at least the first 3 places.13 SOCIAL PROGRAMME13.1 Friday 10th May – the bar will be open in the evening for early arrivals.13.2 Saturday 11th May – Evening meal. Tickets for the meal will cost £8.00 perperson and be available at the club when entering or from the galley duringthe day.14. DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITYCompetitors participate in the regatta entirely at their own risk. See rule 4,Decision to Race. The organising authority will not accept any liability for material damage or personal injury or death sustained in conjunction with or prior to, during, or after the regatta.15. RISK ASSESMENTRule 4 of the RRS states “the responsibility for a boat’s decision to participate in a race or to continue to race is hers alone”.Sailing is by its nature an unpredictable sport and therefore inherently involves an element of risk. By taking part in the event, each competitor agrees and acknowledges that:(a) They are aware of the inherent element of risk involved in the sport and accept responsibility for the exposure of themselves, their crew and their boat to such inherent risk while taking part in the event;(b) They are responsible for the safety of themselves, their crew, their boat and other property whether afloat or ashore;(c) They accept responsibility for any injury, damage or loss caused by their own actions or omissions;(d) Their boat is in good order, equipped to sail in the event and they are fit to participate;(e) The provision of a race management team, patrol boats and other officials and volunteers by the event organiser does not relieve them of their own responsibilities;(f) The provision of patrol boat cover is limited to such assistance, particularly in extreme weather conditions, as con be practically provided in the circumstances;N.B When applicable, parents or guardians of competitors under 16 years old will be required to take full responsibility for their dependents throughout the event and to sign the parental permission form provided at registration.16. INSURANCEEach participating boat shall be insured with valid third-party liability insurancewith a minimum cover of £2,000,000.17. TELEVISION & PHOTOGRAPHERS' RIGHTSCompetitors give absolute right and permission for video footage or photographs of themselves or their boat to be published in any media for press, editorial or advertising purposes.F_ 28/4/09 13:1518. FURTHER INFORMATIONBrightlingsea Sailing Club,Waterside, Oyster Tank Road, Brightlingsea, Essex CO7 0BATel 07710 046865 (David Charlton)Email: info@sailbrightlingsea.comvcsailing@sailbrightlingsea.comWeb: www.sailbrightlingsea.com – full information on how to find the club, where to stay and where to park your boat is available on the site.

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